The Kebbi State Government has announced the resumption of academic activities in all public and private primary and secondary schools, signalling a return to normalcy after weeks of disruption across the education sector.
According to the directive, schools are to reopen for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, January 5, marking the end of the statewide shutdown imposed earlier.
The closure had followed heightened security concerns, particularly the abduction of students in Zuru, which forced authorities to suspend school activities as a precautionary measure.
Officials said the decision to reopen schools was taken after a review of the situation and was aimed at protecting the integrity of the academic calendar while preventing further learning gaps.
“This step reflects the government’s resolve to balance safety with the need for uninterrupted education,” an education official said.
“Our priority is to ensure students can learn in a structured and secure environment.”
Education authorities have urged school administrators, teachers, parents, and students to comply fully with the resumption schedule to guarantee a smooth start to the term.
Furthermore, school heads have been directed to ensure that facilities are ready, staff are available, and all logistics are in place ahead of students’ return, both in urban centres and rural communities.
Parents and guardians were also reminded of their role in ensuring timely resumption, with officials stressing that punctuality would improve classroom effectiveness and learning outcomes.
“The success of this reopening depends largely on parental cooperation,” another official noted. “When students resume on time, teaching plans can be implemented without delay.”
In a related notice, education authorities disclosed that the first week of the term will be dedicated to completing outstanding first-term examinations across affected schools.
Regular classroom teaching is expected to begin fully on Monday, January 12, after the conclusion of the examinations.
The government warned that compliance would be closely monitored, adding that inspection teams would visit schools to ensure adherence to the approved timetable.
Meanwhile, education stakeholders across the state have welcomed the move, describing it as a necessary step toward restoring discipline, stability, and confidence in Kebbi’s education system.